May 17, 2023, 02:00 PM ET New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff will return for the 2023-24 season, general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced Wednesday. “He’ll be back behind the bench,” Fitzgerald said of Ruff, whose current contract expires on June 30. “He’s still the right coach for this group. He deserves that. We deserve
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 17, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The way the Stanley Cup playoffs have shaken out with such unpredictability, any favorite should be considered a prohibitive one at best. That said, there is a clear favorite to win it all as the postseason is whittled to
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. May 17, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The conference final round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs is upon us, and
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 17, 2023, 07:05 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Stanley Cup will be hoisted by either the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars or Vegas Golden Knights. Just as we all predicted. There are reasons these teams lasted longer than pre-tournament favorites like the Boston Bruins and
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 17, 2023, 12:29 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Arizona Coyotes‘ plan to build a new arena in Tempe as part of a $2.1 billion entertainment district was rejected by voters on Tuesday, and the team said its future “will be evaluated by our owners and the
Associated Press May 16, 2023, 04:22 PM ET RIGA, Latvia — Switzerland posted another shutout in beating Kazakhstan 5-0 Tuesday for its third victory at the ice hockey world championship. Fabrice Herzog and Damien Riat had a goal and an assist each in the Group B game in the Latvian capital of Riga. The Swiss
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 16, 2023, 01:36 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — The plaque in the Seattle Kraken locker room held seven game pucks, signifying the first seven Stanley Cup playoff wins in franchise history. There wouldn’t be an eighth. An equipment manager tucked the plaque under his arm
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 15, 2023, 10:41 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — The Stars eliminated the Seattle Kraken with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Monday, thanks to a strong defensive effort in front of goalie Jake Oettinger. Forwards Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston had the goals for
ESPN News Services May 15, 2023, 08:46 PM ET Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews has just one year left on his five-year, $58.17 million contract, but he expressed interest Monday in signing an extension before next season begins. Coming off his fourth consecutive season with at least 40 goals, Matthews, 25, will be
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 15, 2023, 05:04 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Kyle Dubas doesn’t know whether he’ll return as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But it’s the only position he would consider taking in the near future. Dubas is on an expiring contract that’s